Attorney Bureau Chief - County Attorney - Specialty Court and Diversion

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The Pima County Attorney’s Office (PCAO) is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking leader to serve as the Specialty Courts and Justice Reform Attorney Bureau Chief within the Criminal Division. This role provides strategic and hands on leadership to attorneys and support staff, overseeing bureau operations, managing case flow and court schedules, addressing complex legal issues, and ensuring high-quality performance across the team. The Bureau Chief exercises substantial discretion and independent judgment and will actively participate in case evaluation, case processing, and court appearances, along with additional programs or projects assigned by the Chief Deputy and/or Criminal Chief Deputy.

We are looking for candidates with demonstrated expertise and preferably supervisory experience in the following areas:

• Deflection programs

• Diversion programs

• Restorative justice practices

• Problem solving courts, including drug, mental health, and veterans courts

Because many of these initiatives are grant-funded, skill in grant writing and grant administration is essential.

The PCAO team is seeking professional candidates with policy level experience implementing best practices for safe and appropriate deflection and diversion from the criminal justice system into medical and behavioral health systems. Experience collaborating with leaders in medical and behavioral health organizations that support alternatives to incarceration is highly valued.

This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. Admission to the Arizona State Bar at time of appointment, which must be maintained in good standing.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. All positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Frequently operates a computer and other office equipment. Frequently observes details at close range. Frequently speaks to clients, witnesses, and other case involved parties, such as law enforcement agencies and experts in-person and/or on the phone. Regularly works in a professional office setting.

Working Conditions: Regular, daily attendance is an essential function for this position. Regularly receives and responds to telephone calls, text messages and emails.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.